"Sirenia: Manatees in Crisis" Stands Up to Extinction

A project in Fort Pierce, FL by Rick Wood
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When a recent, massive die-off decimated Florida manatees, our web series was born. Education may be the key to saving them.
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Backers: 34
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25

Funded: $855 of $1,850
Dates: Apr 25th -> May 31st (36 days)
Project By: Rick Wood
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Latest News

Webisode One: Defining the Crisis

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Series webisode 1 and trailer video are now complete!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a quick update to let all of you know that starting tomorrow, you'll be able to watch the first webisode and see the series trailer. For those backers who have already pledged for a reward which includes their name in the credits, don't... (Read More)

Filming...while filming

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
"Manatees in Crisis" is not the only production I'm directing right now. I actually had to dedicate all of last week to filming on a dramatic film called "Tideline." However, I did my best to keep up with the news about the manatee die-off situation.... (Read More)

Victory at Rockledge!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I was on-hand, in Rockledge, last Wednesday for a rally in support of the City of Rockledge and their continuation of a ban on fertilizer usage. More than 100 supporters came and carried with them signs highlighting the need to protect Indian River... (Read More)

Taking on City Hall...

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As word spreads about "Saving Sirenia" and our web series, I find myself being contacted by many like-minded people. One such contact a few days ago was an invite by the regional branch of the Sierra Club to attend a press event in Rockledge, Florida... (Read More)

A picture is worth a thousand words...

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THIS is why we are doing the series! The image below is from the FWC and is the most current data available to the public on the manatee die-off. 500+ dead... that's well over 10-percent of their total population... and rising.  (Read More)

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